Import/export HS code 846610: Tool holders and self-opening dieheads
Used to hold tools in place for machining tasks
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 34,176,737 |
| United States | 19,025,853 |
| Belgium | 10,633,483 |
| Netherlands | 9,689,888 |
| Italy | 7,364,973 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,996,581 | 16,180,156 | -1,816,425 |
| United States | 9,981,452 | 9,044,401 | -937,051 |
| Belgium | 5,322,455 | 5,311,028 | -11,427 |
| Netherlands | 4,615,953 | 5,073,935 | +457,982 |
| Italy | 3,411,402 | 3,953,571 | +542,169 |
| China | 3,205,311 | 2,307,227 | -898,084 |
| Switzerland | 2,147,253 | 2,634,984 | +487,731 |
| Japan | 1,468,260 | 1,160,754 | -307,506 |
| France | 1,496,184 | 1,028,819 | -467,365 |
| India | 1,267,127 | 1,161,287 | -105,840 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 29,829,299 |
| United States | 19,654,735 |
| China | 8,581,766 |
| Japan | 7,987,154 |
| Italy | 7,571,524 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15,418,115 | 14,411,184 | -1,006,931 |
| United States | 10,278,587 | 9,376,148 | -902,439 |
| China | 5,011,836 | 3,569,930 | -1,441,906 |
| Japan | 3,969,465 | 4,017,689 | +48,224 |
| Italy | 3,657,303 | 3,914,221 | +256,918 |
| Israel | 2,747,805 | 2,399,601 | -348,204 |
| Switzerland | 2,004,875 | 2,479,678 | +474,803 |
| India | 2,201,550 | 2,214,755 | +13,205 |
| Sweden | 1,801,273 | 1,964,174 | +162,901 |
| France | 1,508,988 | 1,492,670 | -16,318 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 61 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 54 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 50 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 42 |
| West Yorkshire | 40 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 52 | 43 | -9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 | 39 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 36 | 41 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 | 35 | +7 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 | 29 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 | 25 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 | 24 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 65,708,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,816,025 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,814,928 |
| Other | 1,091,542 |
| Road transport | 148,347 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 32,194,878 | 33,513,434 | +1,318,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,844,387 | 11,971,638 | -2,872,749 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,338,111 | 6,476,817 | -861,294 |
| Other | 554,888 | 536,654 | -18,234 |
| Road transport | 96,589 | 51,758 | -44,831 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 43,924,181 |
| Southampton | 12,826,538 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,471,342 |
| Dover | 7,616,255 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,775,159 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 21,164,810 | 22,759,371 | +1,594,561 |
| Southampton | 7,240,810 | 5,585,728 | -1,655,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,545,279 | 4,926,063 | +380,784 |
| Dover | 3,913,965 | 3,702,290 | -211,675 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,430,569 | 3,344,590 | -85,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,777,420 | 3,807,305 | +1,029,885 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,853,495 | 1,574,498 | -278,997 |
| Felixstowe | 1,916,129 | 1,014,456 | -901,673 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,403,621 | 1,416,942 | +13,321 |
| Thamesport | 1,539,041 | 886,743 | -652,298 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 253 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 116 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 94 |
| Other manufacturing | 60 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 45 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 174 |
| 2026-03 | 169 |
| 2026-02 | 167 |
| 2026-01 | 162 |
| 2025-12 | 142 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLIED MACHINE & ENGINEERING CO. (EUROPE) LTD. | 124 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 123 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 122 |
| TRUCUT LTD | 116 |
| CUTWEL LIMITED | 113 |
| ISCAR TOOLS LIMITED | 110 |
| EUROPA TOOL COMPANY LIMITED | 109 |
| DMG MORI UK LIMITED | 96 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 91 |
| M.A. FORD EUROPE LIMITED | 89 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 354 |
| 54m+ | 248 |
| 0-1m | 99 |
| 15m-54m | 61 |
| Other | 48 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,581,324 |
| United States | 4,043,610 |
| Netherlands | 3,588,768 |
| Spain | 2,781,058 |
| Ireland | 2,754,502 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,832,235 | 4,749,089 | -1,083,146 |
| United States | 2,364,962 | 1,678,648 | -686,314 |
| Netherlands | 1,987,414 | 1,601,354 | -386,060 |
| Spain | 1,367,880 | 1,413,178 | +45,298 |
| Ireland | 1,359,641 | 1,394,861 | +35,220 |
| Switzerland | 739,243 | 770,565 | +31,322 |
| Italy | 783,174 | 644,278 | -138,896 |
| China | 295,661 | 1,061,941 | +766,280 |
| Norway | 782,870 | 312,403 | -470,467 |
| Turkey | 562,089 | 424,915 | -137,174 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 37,971 |
| XI | 28,985 |
| India | 17,351 |
| Germany | 6,661 |
| Taiwan | 2,531 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 23,536 | 14,435 | -9,101 |
| XI | 1,469 | 27,516 | +26,047 |
| India | 0 | 17,351 | +17,351 |
| Germany | 1,621 | 5,040 | +3,419 |
| Taiwan | 1,471 | 1,060 | -411 |
| Switzerland | 693 | 1,027 | +334 |
| Sweden | 1,112 | 0 | -1,112 |
| Belarus | 84 | 98 | +14 |
| Denmark | 158 | 5 | -153 |
| Mexico | 85 | 0 | -85 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,384,122 |
| Air transport | 17,610,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,827,018 |
| Other | 97,164 |
| Road transport | 6,448 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,301,567 | 8,082,555 | -2,219,012 |
| Air transport | 8,574,711 | 9,035,800 | +461,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,744,086 | 1,082,932 | -661,154 |
| Other | 30,288 | 66,876 | +36,588 |
| Road transport | 4,222 | 2,226 | -1,996 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,849,027 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,804,729 |
| Dover | 6,494,194 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,747,514 |
| ZLC | 3,138,391 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,301,129 | 3,547,898 | -753,231 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,243,880 | 3,560,849 | -683,031 |
| Dover | 3,891,135 | 2,603,059 | -1,288,076 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,199,096 | 2,548,418 | +349,322 |
| ZLC | 1,232,092 | 1,906,299 | +674,207 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,186,058 | 700,761 | -485,297 |
| Holyhead | 672,964 | 829,910 | +156,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 771,054 | 271,230 | -499,824 |
| Southampton | 596,301 | 368,483 | -227,818 |
| Manchester Airport | 456,566 | 461,191 | +4,625 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used to hold tools in place for machining tasks